Dense forests, beautiful valleys, breathtaking waterfalls, pleasant climate, and amazing ambiance, all come together in Sikkim. In this article, we will discuss some of the most beautiful tourist places in Sikkim. Let’s enjoy the beauty of Sikkim tourist places.
Sikkim is situated in the Eastern Himalayan region with an area of 7,096 sq km and an altitude ranging from 300m to 8,586m above sea level. Blessed by scenic panorama and overlooked by the mighty Himalayas, this north-eastern state of India is loaded with magnificent charm. Sikkim is a dream spot for vacation enthusiasts. Although this place is mostly visited during the summers, still there are lots of tourists who prefer to visit Sikkim tourist places in the wintertime.
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5 Best Tourist Places To Visit in Sikkim
1. Tsomgo Lake
Tsomgo Lake, also known as Changgu Lake, is located around 40 km away from the capital Gangtok. The local people believe this lake to be a Jhakris, meaning it holds significance as a healing place. This beautiful snow-capped lake is located height of 12,500 feet. There is no public transport run to this place, you need to take a private taxi or shared taxi to visit this place. The best time to visit Changgu lake is in the summertime from April to July.
You should spend some time here and enjoy the beauty of the lake and its surroundings. You can easily find some shops and stalls selling tea, coffee, snacks, Maggi, etc. If you are a natural wonder and you are on a trip to Sikkim then you can’t miss the trip to Tsomgo Lake. The amazing view of the lake makes it one of the best Sikkim tourist places to visit.
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2. Gangtok
Gangtok is the capital of the Indian state of Sikkim. Gangtok is one of the most popular places in northeast India. Gangtok is famous because of its amazing view of the third highest peak in the world Mount Kanchenjunga. The weather of this hill station is pleasant all around the year still if you are looking for the best time to visit then you can plan for mid-April to mid-July in the summertime and from 15 December to 15 February in Wintertime.
The capital and largest cities of the northeast are well connected with public transport like train, bus, and air. The nearest railway station is New Jalpaiguri Railway station. Pakyong airport is the nearest airport to Gangtok which is located 34 km drive from the main city. Here are the sightseeing and must-visit places in Gangtok Ropeway, MG Marg for shopping and mouth-watering food, Rumtek Monastery, Hanuman Tok, Banjhakri Falls, etc. Gangtok should be a must on your list if you are looking for the best Sikkim tourist places.
3. Lachung
Lachung is one of the best mountain villages in Sikkim located close to the Tibetan border. The village is home to the 19th-century Buddhist Lachung Monastery. The village has divided into two parts by the Lachung River. You can enjoy a beautiful evening at the bank of the river. This is a big village where you can find many hotels and resort to stay in. The is a very peaceful place where you spend your holiday with family and friends.
Visiting Lachung is quite expensive because there are public transports facility, you need to hire a taxi or you can visit by sharing cabs. The nearest big city to Lachung is Gangtok which is located 120 km away. The travel time from Gangtok to Sikkim is around 5 hours depending on traffic and weather, the best thing is that you will find many beautiful waterfalls on the route which make your travel experience memorable. The must-visit places nearby Lachung are Yumthang valley, Chopta valley, and Seven sister valley.
4. Nathula Pass
Nathula pass is also know as Nathula Darra is located in the Dongkya Range of the Himalayas between China and India. The pass is located at heights of 12500 feet. The best time to visit Nathula pass is from April to July. You cant visit this place in the winter months because of heavy snowfall and roads getting closed. Only Indian nationals with a valid permit can visit the Nathula Pass. This sensitive area of the India and China border so you need to take permission from the Tourism and Civil Aviation Department.
Before visiting this place make sure that you are visiting only from Wednesday to Sunday because It’s closed on Mondays and Tuesdays for tourists. This is located around 60km from Gangtok and takes around 3 to hours to reach there. If you are looking for a place where you can find the Indian and Chines army at the same point then must plan to visit this beautiful pass. Nathu La is one of the most visited North Sikkim tourist places.
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5. Namchi
Namchi is also known as Namtse which is the district headquarter of the district of South Sikkim. This is situated about 78 km from Gangtok and is famous for its Buddhist monastery and scenic locales. The average height of Namchi is 1,675 m above mean sea level. Namchi sightseeing must-visit places for tourists are Char Dham, Siddeswar Dham, Tarey Bhi, Tendong hill, Ngadak Monastery, etc. You can visit here any month of the year. The weather here is always pleasant.
Namchi is famous as the house of the world’s largest statue of Padmasambhava or Guru Rinpoche, the patron saint of Sikkim. Every year lakhs of travelers visit here and this is the most visited tourist place in South Sikkim.
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